Production Planner, Apparel & Equipment

Ho Chi Minh City
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Role & Responsibilities:Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position):As a Production Planner, you will support the execution of PO management process including PO creation, handling exceptions and overseeing the completion of order change request. You will support a sustainable performance Team by working collectively with Planning Team, Brand and Vendors ensuring deliveries are met on timeAs part of the role, this position is responsible for analyzing, managing, and executing longer-term, strategic planning tasks related to long range capacity planning, pre & in-season supply planning process to optimize supply availability to global markets. You will need to assess and mitigate any potential supply risk due to demand variations, capacityconstraints, fabric and materials constraints and forecast variances etc.To succeed, you will have to build strong relationship with internal (Product Supply teams & Brand teams) and external stakeholders (vendors). You will have utilize your strong analytical skill sets to drive decision making that ensures processes are integrated and aligned across all regions.Key Result Areas:

Own the execution of PO management process including purchase order creation (where applicable) and change memo issuing in accordance with business requirements
Analyze weekly exception and unconfirmed PO’s ensuring the execution of actions to resolve issues and maintain CRD dates
Collaborate with Global Material Supply, QA and vendors to ensure on time deliveries, escalation of issues where required
Partner with VF Logistics and Vendors to optimize delivery times ensuring on time delivery
Measure & monitor factory KPIs and ensure that Vendor scorecards are maintained
Prepare detailed analytics with clear action points on a continuous basis including production tracking tools to provide effective and timely visibility to Brand & Regions
Support long range planning (Multi Horizon Planning) activities with internal and external stakeholders – drawing up robust plans that are aligned with the sourcing strategy and address key planning scenarios.
Carry out analysis to discover possible risks in supply and plan
Monitor Factory Ledger (where applicable), ensure current year running balances are settled by the end of the fiscal year
Act as a change agent/ambassador throughout the Product Supply and Supply Chain organization by building trust with various levels in the organization, communicate clearly and consistently business objectives and management vision

Competency Requirements:Behavioral Competencies

Execute Business strategy and vision
Enable operational results
Embrace change and be aware of changes in market, business, customers and proactively takes action to prepare the team to respond to changes
Ensure effective internal and external communication
Drive internal and external collaboration
Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
Strong logic to provide the solution / mitigation plan in solid detail number.
Experience with working in a team spread out in various geographical locations
Value diversity - working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds.
Highest level of integrity, ethics, and honesty
High learning agility
Drive and passion – presents a positive outlook at all times and demonstrates a growth mindset

Functional Competencies

Excellent English (writing and speaking) skills. Mandarin a plus.
Excellent Excel, Power Point and Presentation skill
Data modelling and forecasting experience
Strong capability of data analysis and insights to solve business problems
Manage ambiguity
Supply Chain Planning and Retail Knowledge preferred
KPI management

ExperienceAt least one year of related experience preferred, with ideally some exposure to manufacturing and/or consumer goods such as apparel, footwear or equipmentAcademic QualificationsMinimum Degree Held: Bachelor’s degree or a High School Diploma with relevant work experienceSubject Expert In: Operations, Supply Chain, International BusinessSpecific Working ConditionsFrequency of Travel: As requiredR-20250608-0002

VF Corporation

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